In New Orleans, Many Opt to Flee as Storm Grows

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New Orleans began a far more carefully planned evacuation than took place exactly three years ago when Hurricane Katrina struck. (New York Times — 31 August, 2008)+ related stories

The mayor of New Orleans, who referred to Hurricane Gustav as the storm of the century, said that 14,000 to 15,000 residents had already evacuated. (New York Times — 1 September, 2008)+ related stories

Sunday has been cited as the day that a mandatory evacuation order was possible, as Hurricane Gustav aims at the Gulf Coast. (New York Times — 30 August, 2008)+ related stories

People from Texas to Alabama left ahead of Hurricane Gustav, fearing a storm that could rival Hurricane Katrina in its destructive power. (New York Times — 1 September, 2008)+ related stories

Mayor Ray Nagin issues order amid predictions the hurricane will reach Category 5 before hitting Gulf Coast states early next week.